The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data" (PREPARED) aimed at assisting eligible public and private nonprofit entities in enhancing their capacity to meet EPA grant reporting and data requirements. The program specifically targets small, underserved, and tribal communities, emphasizing technical assistance in data collection, program evaluation, and evidence-building activities to ensure equitable access to environmental funding. With an estimated total program funding of $2 million, the EPA plans to award approximately four grants of up to $500,000 each, with applications due by July 29, 2024. Interested applicants can direct inquiries to EvidenceandEvaluation@epa.gov for further information.